We, the People living in the City of Los Angeles, have suffered tremendous trauma at the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department for far too long!...It is time we elected our Police Chief instead of accepting whomever the Mayor appoints, which doesn't give us a say in the decision-making process...It is time for change!

Compassion works both ways, and by teaching responsibility, care, and respect, there is so much to be gained and absolutely nothing to lose in trying what has proven so successful across the country.

The failed policy of criminal prohibition has ruined thousands of lives and led to an unregulated, illegal black market. It's time for Maryland to join the growing number of states that have created regulated, legal cannabis industries. We should spend our time and resources on public health responses to drug use, instead of failed strategies that rely on incarceration.

This coming Monday night (March 12th), the Public Safety Committee of the Greene County Legislative body will vote whether to forward this $30,000 feasibility study to a full legislative vote or have it die on Monday night. Abandoning this feasibility study would be irresponsible, especially when NY state has explained to county leaders that much of this money will be reimbursed by the state. We cannot allow our county to burden us with a $52 million dollar jail that is not needed. The state and Columbia County would like us to share a jail and save our taxpayers from near bankruptcy. Let's move this forward and stop the frivolous waste of our money.

My brother was moved from Halawa Correctional Facility to Saguaro Correctional Center over 3 years ago. I was finally able to save enough for my family to fly to Arizona to see him this past February. During the time I was there, I met former students and families who had given up so much to be close to their husbands/fathers. HCF is a run down and out of date prison. Instead of sending our families to Arizona, update our facilities on Oahu and bring our families home.

Too many innocent babies are affected and will become victims of violence and abuse just like their mothers.

Isolated or Solitary Confinement is an abused and often inhumane form of punishment which confines an inmate to a cell for 22 or more hours a day with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. Bill A314 creates statewide regulation which would protect vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, those who suffer developmental disabilities or mental illnesses, pregnant women, and the LGBT community from being placed into solitary confinement. It would also cap the duration of confinement to 15 consecutive days, after which the United Nations defines as “torture”. Lastly, it would require psychological evaluation prior to and during confinement, and provide limitations on how and why this form of punishment can be used, making it a last resort option available only in situations when lives are threatened. It’s time for New Jersey to start treating people like human beings. SIGN and SHARE NOW to take action TODAY!!

If an individual's criminal history does not denote recidivism, and a reasonable period of incapacitation will effectively produce desistance, then lighter sentencing or the cessation of it should be implemented upon review.

On Monday, February 12, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared before a gathering of the National Sheriffs' Association and said, "The office of sheriff is a critical part of the Anglo-American heritage of law enforcement. We must never erode this historic office." Sessions' dog-whistle was heard loud and clear by all who understand that: (1) white supremacists have quietly infiltrated law enforcement; and (2) the American 'grand jury system' favors law enforcement officers in fatalities. Enough is enough! Police are rarely subjected to criminal liability but cities often settle on civil damages which are paid by us, the taxpayers. This has to change! Here are some recent examples of what police misconduct settlements cost taxpayers in big cities across the nation: (1) Walter Scott (North Charleston, South Carolina): $6.5 million; (2) Freddie Gray (Baltimore, Maryland): $6.4 million; (3) 12-year-old Tamir Rice (Cleveland, Ohio): $6 million; (4) Eric Garner (Staten Island, New York): $5.9 million; and (5) Sandra Bland (Waller County, Texas): $1.9 million. Malpractice insurance is key! It is past-proven for many professionals (i.e., doctors and lawyers). This proposal would shield taxpayers while shifting liability to the insured and insurer. In exchange for coverage, insurers can demand that police departments implement new policies and training, and dismiss problem officers. Congress, cities, counties or states could cover the cost of basic insurance but any premium increases due to misconduct must be the individual officer's responsibility (emphasis added). Ultimately, negligent law enforcement officers would pay more through expensive premiums. So what are going to do about it? First, by signing and sharing this petition, we are telling Attorney General Jeff Sessions to: (1) stop wasting our time and money with his divisive rhetoric; and (2) implement a policy mandating malpractice insurance for all law enforcement officers. Second, contact your state and local government officials via phone, fax or, e-mail to remind them that we are not going to take these dog-whistles lightly in this midterm election year. We are what D-E-M-O-C-R-A-C-Y looks like! Sincerely, Denita C. Latta

I am a victim of rape and abuse, and my attacker, though he confessed his crimes and was found guilty in court, did not spend one day in jail but rather was placed on probation. I must face my abuser weekly to hand over my one-year-old son, wondering if he will return unharmed. The state did nothing to help me. They gladly gave this proven-in-court-felon even more power over both my baby and me. They also forced me to change my son's surname from mine to that of my rapist's and abuser's. This is effecting women and children all over Texas, and it needs to stop!

WE ARE TIRED OF PAYING SHERIFF BOONE'S SALARY AND THE CITIZENS OF FLORENCE COUNTY NEEDS A SHERIFF. THE CITIZENS ARE TIRED OF THE LIES FROM THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.

No one's life should be taken away because of 39.1 grams of marijuana. Mr. Kelly was a victim of the discriminatory laws that have led us to this tragic system of mass incarceration. Mr. Kelly was in prison when his daughter was born. He hasn't seen her in thirteen years. No one's fatherhood should be deprived over such a small amount of marijuana. We are demanding justice for Mr. Kelly, in the form of his release.